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2008 SCHOOL AND GROUP SCHEDULE 773.281.9075 • www.cicff.org Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 1 8/19/08 11:38:02 AM Locations Facets Multi-Media 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago Screenings will be held on weekdays Friday, October 24 and Monday to Friday, October 27-31. Additional screenings can be arranged Monday through Friday, November 3 to November 14. Program times are 9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. Pre-arranged refreshment packages are available at this location ONLY for $3.00 (small popcorn & soda). Kerasotes Showplace 14 2600 N. Western Ave., Chicago Screenings will be held on weekdays Friday, October 24 and Monday to Friday, October 27-31. Program times are www.cicff.org 9:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. South King Drive [email protected] State Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 S. King Drive, Chicago Screenings will be held on weekdays Monday, Wednesday 47th Street & Friday, October 24, 27, 29 & 31. Program times are 9:45 773.281.9075 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. The HWCC is located at 47th & King Drive, easily accessible from Lake Shore Drive or the Dan Ryan Expressway. Thorne Auditorium Northwestern University Campus 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago (corner of Chicago & Lake Shore Drive) Screenings will be held on weekdays Tuesday & Thursday, October 28 & 30. Additional screenings can be arranged Tuesday & Thursday, November 4 & 6. Program times are 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Directions to Thorne Auditorium are available online at aquavite.northwestern.edu/maps Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 2 8/19/08 11:38:03 AM Dear Teachers and Friends, Want a field trip that’s a real attention-grabber? The 2008 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival is a unique way to jump-start learning on every topic you teach! The CICFF’s interactive, multicultural film programs use the power of media to engage your kids and hone their skills in the following areas: •critical thinking •cultural identity •values clarification •character building •critical thinking •language arts •social studies •problem-solving www.cicff.org After just one trip to the Festival, you’ll have lesson plans for weeks to come! Each film screening is supported by curriculum and stimulating discussions with trained facilitators. Plus 150 actors and filmmakers attend the Festival and speak with students. Highlights of ‘KidsFest’: [email protected] •Over 200 films from 40 countries. •Positive film programs tailored to each grade level. 773.281.9075 •Celebrate cultural diversity. “Proud to Be Me: Stories of African and African-American Children” “Espanol Para Todos” (Spanish-language program) •Special literature and science screenings. “Reel Poetry”—literacy-focused films and activities. “Green Screen” – learn how to save the Earth. •Free 150-page curriculum with lesson plans tied to Illinois State Learning Frameworks. •Free Professional Development Workshops (with CPDU credits!) for educator attendees!. •Four theaters at convenient locations throughout Chicago. See you at the 2008 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival! For reservations and more information: Call: (773) 281-9075 or email us at [email protected] 1 Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 3 8/19/08 11:38:07 AM What? Festival Prizes The 25th Annual Chicago International Children’s Kids count at the CICFF! After each screening, Film Festival children receive “Best of Fest” ballots on which to rate and evaluate the films. Ballots are tallied at the When? end of the Festival, and the film with the most “Best Weekdays October 24-31, 2008, plus two additional of Fest” votes wins the highly coveted “Best of Fest weeks of special screenings November 3-November Prize.” The Best of Fest Prize, along with the Adult 14. Screening times are 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15 and and Children’s Jury awards, will be announced at the 11:45 a.m. Screenings can also be arranged in the American Airlines Closing Night Awards Presentation afternoons at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2. Where? Helpful hints: Facets Multi-Media Age Ranges: 1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago These are suggested for each program and are offered as a general guideline only. Kerasotes Showplace 14 2600 N. Western Avenue, Chicago Program Guidance: Symbols will be used to mark programs that contain Harold Washington Cultural Center mild profanity (P), mild violence (V), or mature themes 4701 S. King Drive, Chicago (M). The “M” symbol is similar to a PG rating. Thorne Auditorium – M V P at Northwestern University Campus www.cicff.org 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago Additional Symbols: The following symbols indicate a premiere How Much? presentation of a film or other special event. Tickets are $5.00 per child for groups of 25 or more. For groups fewer than 25, additional charges may apply. Group leaders and chaperones attend for free! World Premiere North American Premiere [email protected] Concessions (small popcorn & soda) are available at Facets ONLY and must be ordered in advance. United States Premiere Chicago Premiere Reserve your seats today by 773.281.9075 following 3 easy steps: 1. Check the Age Index on page 5 for programs appropriate for your group’s age. Appearance by guest celebrity 2. Select a program. or director may follow program! 3. Contact Group Sales Coordinator at 773-281-9075 or [email protected] to make your reservation Subtitles, No Problem! or get more information on screenings. You may Professional actors will read the subtitles aloud at the also fill out and fax the Group Reservation Form screenings of all foreign-language films for children (found on pages 3 & 4) to 773-929-0266. We will ages nine and under. be in touch to coordinate your screening. Questions? Curriculum Guide Contact “Kidsfest” at 773-281-9075, Our 120-page Curriculum Guide is free for teachers [email protected] or visit us online at www.cicff.org who attend the Festival (an $80.00 value). This valuable teaching tool is written to align with Illinois State Goals for Learning. 2 Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 4 8/19/08 11:38:08 AM Group Reservation Form 2008 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival c/o Facets Multi-Media, Inc. 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Tel: 773-281-9075 Fax: 773-929-0266 [email protected] [email protected] www.cicff.org Group Contact Information name school/organization address city state zip work phone cell phone home phone (It can be difficult to contact teachers during school hours...personal numbers are a big help!) e-mail work fax other contact (name and number) (at school or organization) www.cicff.org Group Information number of children in group age range grade number of adult chaperones (Teachers and adult chaperones are admitted free of charge. There must be at least one chaperone per every 30 children. Additional fees may apply if student:chaperone ratio exceeds 10:1.) [email protected] Screening Information Festival Screenings: October 24, 27-31 Post-Festival Screenings:November 3-7 and November 10-14 773.281.9075 date day of the week time name of program or film Location Facets Multi-Media (1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago) Kerasotes Showplace 14 (2600 N. Western Avenue, Chicago) Harold Washington Cultural Center (4701 S. King Drive, Chicago) Thorne Auditorium (at Northwestern University, 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago) Refreshments A refreshment package (one small popcorn & one small soda) is available at the Facets location ONLY. Refreshment packages MUST be pre-arranged with the Group Sales Coordinator. This refreshment package is $3.00 each, per person (student & chaperone). Yes, my screening is at the Facets location and our group would like to pre-arrange refreshment packages. Number of refreshment packages: @ $3.00 each = Refreshment restriction notes (no caffeine, etc.): 3 Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 5 8/19/08 11:38:09 AM Ticket Information and Pricing Regular Admission – $6.00 per student Groups of 25 or more – $5.00 per student Teachers & Chaperones – FREE* Please use this table to determine your ticket total and deposit: NUMBER OF STUDENTS GROUPS OF 25+ @ $5.00 = $ GROUPS OF LESS ThAN 25 @ $6.00 = $ number of adults & chaperones= FREE ADDITIONAL FEES = $ Additional fees may apply for additional chaperones*. GROUP TICKET TOTAL = $ DEPOSIT DUE (30% OF TOTAL TICKET) = $ TICKET BALANCE (DUE DAY OF SCREENING) = $ REFRESHMENT PACKAGES (FACETS ONLY) @ $3.00 = $ TOTAL DUE DAY OF SCREENING = $ * Free chaperones are based on an approximate 10:1 ratio of students to teachers. If the ratio is higher than 10:1, additional chaperone fees may apply. PAYMENT INFORMATION PAYMENT METHOD (check one): CHECK/CASH MASTERCARD VISA AmEx DISCOVER EXpiration date NAME ON CARD AUThORIzing signature GROUP SCREENING AGREEMENT PLEASE READ AND INITIAL EACH OF THE FOLLOWING… I understand that my group should arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime. If my group arrives late, I understand that the program will have started. Films must start on time and will not be delayed for missing or late groups regardless of their size and/or circumstance. I understand that my school or organizations is responsible for all transportation arrangements. I understand that refunds are only available to groups who cancel 10 business days before their attendance dates. I (signature) of (school or group) verify that I am authorized to book a program for the CICFF and understand all of the policies outlined above. QUESTIONS? Please contact Group Sales at 773-281-9075, [email protected] or by fax at 773-929-0266. Visit our website at www.cicff.org for complete Festival info! Please make a copy of this form and send the original form with deposit to: Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), Attn: Group Sales, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 4 Kidsfest_Weekday_08_05.indd 6 8/19/08 11:38:12 AM Age Index Ages 4-6 Ages 8-10 Little Dodo (USA) Badge of Courage Stella and the Star of the Orient Monday, October 27 Friday, October 24 (Germany) Christmas Story (Finland) 9:45 a.m.